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Vanessa Medina Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oxnard, California on Apr 29, 2018

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Victim Details

Sep 7, 2018

Dec 20, 2020

Vanessa

Medina

25

17

65 inches

120 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Apr 29, 2018

Oxnard

California

Ventura County

40876

Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

Camarillo

California

Ventura County

93012

5177 Camino Ruiz, California

8053838704

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.vcsd.org/index.php

Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52166) and 3 other sources
Vanessa Medina, age 17, was last seen at her home in Oxnard, California, on April 29, 2018. Details about her disappearance are limited, and it is not clear whether she left voluntarily or if foul play is suspected. Vanessa is described as a Hispanic female, 5'5" tall, weighing around 120 pounds, with brown hair. Her case is classified as an endangered missing person by authorities, and they continue to seek public assistance in locating her.

Despite the efforts of local law enforcement and missing persons organizations, no significant developments have surfaced since her disappearance. Vanessa's case remains open, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward to help resolve her case.
Last Seen: Apr 29, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP52166
  • Vanessa Medina | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHubのGist

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81695
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP81695 • Found Jun 26, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 17 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 93%136 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP54236
    Jane Doe — California
    UP54236 • Found Aug 9, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 17
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 64%155 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Cerritos, California - unidentified case UP85998
    Jane Doe — Cerritos, California
    UP85998 • Found Oct 19, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 17 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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